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“The hosts of this podcast discuss like they all have PhDs in literature. Unfortunately, they are not. Somehow, they have picked up the terms academics use but fail to use them properly. Their lack of real knowledge about the books they discuss truly show. They should either have used a format where actual literature scholars discuss the book, or they discuss the book as plebeians. As it is, they come across, like seemingly all participants in Slate podcasts, as unjustly pretentious. Truly annoying podcast.”
aggieloaf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/08
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“Thoughtful, [mostly] respectful but honest, and amiable, intelligent hosts. Just found. Really enjoy!”
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03/12/15
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“When I was listening to the episode about 'A Little Life' and the hosts were discussing how they felt about the book, I couldn't help but feel like that was how the characters felt towards Jude...
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08/26/18
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“Bright, thoughtful, educated insight. And, often deliciously snarky. At its best when Metcalf, the Simon Cowell of books, rips into an author.”
Shakescene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/08
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